Art: Private View Joan Miró

Join us for a private view of 13 of Joan Miró’s prints at the Shapero Modern, Mayfair. Throughout the 1970s, Miró created several series of prints using a combination of etching and aquatint in a wide variety of formats, as well as experimenting with the innovative addition of carborundum. Many of these works are on a larger scale than anything Miró had ever created before, highlighting the artist’s exceptional command of printmaking techniques. These works were not only monumental in size, but also in the strength of their compositional design. The rich, sooty black of his fluid lines immerses the viewer, enhancing the overwhelming presence of each print and creating a raw, striking visual effect.   The works in this collection represent the culmination of Miró’s printmaking career and his unparalleled ability to evolve as an artist.   Tabitha Philpott Kent, Shapero Modern’s Director, says: ‘It’s an amazing opportunity to have such a fine collection of Miro’s large scale works from a private collector. The monumental works are coming to the market for the first time and are in absolutely brilliant condition. These truly vibrant colours are exactly what Miro was so famous for and they haven’t lost any of its impact today.’   Following the view and talk guests are invited to join us to discuss the exhibition and enjoy one another’s company over a glass a wine at the gallery.